Comment 63 for bug 145267

> Instead of using a debian-specific feature (update-alternatives), I
> think that this should be implemented directly inside rubygems, so it
> becomes possible for upstream to integrate this feature.

For what it's worth, I've talked to the upstream maintainer of Rubygems (Eric Hodel) about this, and he says it's extremely unlikely that such functionality would be re-implemented inside rubygems.

> Solving it in a debian-specific clearly sends the wrong message to upstream, especially
> after upstream has been helpful by adding hooks.

The hooks were added to support integration with the alternatives system. This has always been the plan from the outset and was well-understood by upstream. Eric has told me he fully supports Neil's work.